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M1.9 Depth: 0.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 22:44:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 22:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 181 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
0.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 22:44:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.20400, -140.98800
Temperature
2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.2 km
Shallow
0.2 km
0.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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